tropical cylones Flashcards
1
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conditions for cyclone to happen:
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- WARM SEA (26.5)
- STRONG WINDS (10-12km)
- STRONG CORIOLIS FORCE(5-30 n/s)
2
Q
hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones are the
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SAME
- they have different names from where they are in the world
3
Q
Hurricane term:
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atlantic and north east pacific
4
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Typhoon term:
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north west pacific
5
Q
cyclone term:
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south pacific and indian oceans
6
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HAZARDS of tropical cyclones
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- strong winds
- storm surges
- intense rainfall
- landslides
7
Q
why are strong winds a hazard?
A
destroy buildings
8
Q
why are storm surges a hazard?
A
bring flooding (high tides)
9
Q
why are landslides a hazard?
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saturated heavy ground, causes it to slump
10
Q
ways to predict cyclones:
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- warning signals
- satellites (to predict + forecast)
11
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cyclone case study:
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cyclone Aila
12
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ways to protect from cyclones:
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- build home on stilts
- build sea wall
- build strong buildings
- have evaluation strategies
- storm surge defences
